Chen Xiaoyi realized a significant problem; she had no change of clothes. She felt like she was going mad. Coming home with a man she hadnât known for a day was one thing. Taking a shower at his place could be excused, given the special circumstances; she definitely couldnât tolerate those disgusting things roaming around in sadness, could she? But nowâŠ
Hesitantly, Chen Xiaoyi wondered if she should just put her dirty clothes back on. It wouldnât be proper to have Lu Li bring her clothes; that would be too outrageous.
âKnock, knock, knock.â
As she hesitated, a knock on the door suddenly sounded.
âWho is it?â Her cheeks flushed, she looked towards the door guardedly, thinking to herself, could it be that Lu Li was finally showing his wolven nature?
âItâs me!â
Hearing the girlâs wariness, Lu Li didnât say much. Some things didnât need to be rushed. This woman had already done something against the essential laws of a Mary Sue female lead, which was a good start.
The so-called Mary Sue Female Lead Laws state that the female lead cannot have any intimate contact with any man other than the male lead.
âWhat do you want?â Chen Xiaoyi asked guardedly.
âIâve left your clothes at the door. Come out and get them.â After speaking, Lu Li left. He wasnât going to sneak a peek; he wanted more.
âChen Xiaoyi, oh, Chen Xiaoyi, canât you be a little less self-centered? You really think youâre irresistible? Mr. Lu Li has been so helpful, treating your illness, arranging a job for you, and you still suspect him?â Chen Xiaoyi felt a twinge of shame in her heart.
Carefully, she opened the bathroom door and brought the clothes in.
Looking at the bright and beautiful clothes, Chen Xiaoyi bit her lip. It hadnât even been a full day, yet it felt like she had lived a week.
It seemed she owed Lu Li more and more.
Shaking her head to temporarily clear these thoughts, she slowly walked out of the room. Even though she had already seen the scale of the Lu family villa, walking inside it again still left her in awe.
âMiss Chen, Mr. Lu said to find him in the living room after you come out,â a maid told Chen Xiaoyi.
âOkay, thank you.â Chen Xiaoyi responded somewhat awkwardly.
âMiss Chen, youâre too polite, pleaseâŠâ
Arriving at the kitchen, the living room, the maid very perceptively left. Everyone knew about Lu Yaâs incident, not discussing it openly, but also fearing this young master.
âIâve showered.â Eyeing Chen Xiaoyi, Lu Li couldnât help but admit she indeed had the beauty of a fresh lotus out of water. Though a bit on the thin side, it was just right, and her skin, even more milky-white after the bath, truly was a beauty to behold.
He pouted angrily, signaling towards the small bowl on the coffee table: âDrink this medicinal soup.â
âAh, I have to take medicine!â Chen Xiaoyiâs face fell. Her experience in the hospital had given her a natural aversion to some medicines.
âNonsense, with your body condition, both acupuncture and dietary therapy are necessary. Can you cook?â Lu Li explained briefly, then asked.
âYes!â
âThatâs good. From now on, youâll cook for yourself. I donât intend to cook for my employees, making it seem like Iâve become the employee. This wonât happen again.â Handing a paper filled with writing to Chen Xiaoyi, Lu Li subtly revealed that he was the one who prepared this medicinal meal.
Being a nameless benefactor, in his view, was the most foolish thing.
âUm⊠you actually cooked for me?â Chen Xiaoyi looked at the small bowl before her, her eyes reddening. Since her parentsâ death, she couldnât remember when she last felt care from someone else.
Every day worried about livelihood and debt, even with a strong heart, she couldnât help but despair.
Carefully lifting the small bowl, she looked at Lu Li with a hint of tenderness in her eyes. Chen Xiaoyi suddenly realized the medicinal soup in her hands wasnât bitter; instead, it had an indescribable taste.
She couldnât help but glance at Lu Li in surprise.
âThis is medicinal cuisine, not some herbal medicine.â Lu Li smiled, resolving Chen Xiaoyiâs confusion.
âYour previous lack of self-care, rushing back to work right after recovering from a serious illness, is taking your body as a joke. Like you, only slow nourishment with acupuncture and dietary therapy, in a month, you should be much better.â
âUm⊠I had no choice!â she thought secretly, the warm medicinal soup warming her heart.
Chen Xiaoyi herself didnât realize, a sweet smile was already curving on her lips.
Watching Chen Xiaoyi finish the soup, Lu Li nodded in satisfaction: âThe room you just used, you can stay there. In the future, cook the medicinal soup yourself in the kitchen, continue for a month without break, otherwise, if any complications arise and you need to see a doctor, of course, I will charge extra, all of which will be added to your debt.â
âUm⊠you stinker, canât you let me be moved a bit more!â Chen Xiaoyi thought resentfully, although knowing Lu Li said that to not make her feel indebted, it still felt hurtful!
âIâm staying here? That doesnât seem right!â her cheeks flushed.
Isnât that akin to living together, moving in together without even knowing each other for a dayâŠ
Chen Xiaoyi felt smoke coming out of her head.
âWhatâs wrong with that? Do you expect me, your boss, to personally transport you here for treatment every day? Chen Xiaoyi, you have quite the official authority!â Lu Li looked at the woman before him with a playful smirk.
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Youâre the boss; whatever you say is correct.
Bang!
A loud thump on the head.
âUmâŠâ Chen Xiaoyi covered her forehead.
âFinish drinking and quickly put the bowl back. Why are you really waiting for me to serve you? Donât get too carried away.â Lu Li teased with a silent chuckle; this businesswoman of the future now seemed quite cute!
Always picking on her was really fun.
âI didnât say I wanted you to serve me, just bullying me, a bad person.â Chen Xiaoyi couldnât help but complain inwardly, but her eyes were sparkling, the smile never leaving her lips.
Under Lu Liâs deft change of topic, Chen Xiaoyiâs move-in was confirmed, smoother than Lu Li anticipated.
It could only be said that Chen Xiaoyi was pitiful enough that any bit of kindness made her desperate to cling on.
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